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Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the appointment of an Executive Director of Development Services.
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DATE: March 4, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Kate McDaniel, Executive Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Appointment of an Executive Director of Development Services
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On December 06, 2024, the position of Executive Director of Development Services became vacant.
The City advertised for and received nine (9) applications from candidates who met the minimum qualifications for the position. The City narrowed the candidates to three (3) finalists. The finalists were interviewed on February 7, 2025, by a panel of City leadership.
Mr. Cagle extended a conditional job offer to Mrs. Wallis Meshier. Mrs. Meshier has more than ten (10) years of experience in the planning and development field, serving in the City of League City, Texas; the City of Lockhart, Texas; the City of Hutto, Texas; the City of Burnet, Texas; and most recently, the City of Killeen, as the Assistant Director of Planning and Development and currently as the interim Executive Director of Planning and Development
Mrs. Meshier has a strong commitment to local government service and has demonstrated her abilities in various roles within the City of Killeen to date. She has experience in building community partnerships and participating in city-wide agency collaborations. Additionally, Mrs. Meshier has built strong and lasting relationships within our community and has a solid understanding of the work needed to move Killeen forward.
Mrs. Meshier received her Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the Catholic University of America; her Master of Fine Arts in Historic Preservation from Savannah College of Art and Design; and obtained her Congress for the New Urbanism Accreditation in December of 2016.
Mrs. Meshier’s offer of promotion beginning March 24, 2025, is conditioned upon confirmation by the Killeen City Council.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Staff recommends approving the appointment of Mrs. Wallis Meshier. Mrs. Meshier brings over ten (10) years of experience in planning and development, the most recent experience being with the City of Killeen.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This action conforms to city policy. Executive director appointments are subject to approval by the City Council pursuant to Section 29 of the City Charter.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The annual base salary of the position is $162,000, plus benefits and a $3,000 annual car allowance. The prorated amount through the end of the fiscal year is estimated at $120,987.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
The annual salary, car allowance, and benefits are a recurring expenditure.
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Yes, funds are available in Development Services’ salary and benefit accounts in the General Fund: 100-51110-190-191-000000 thru 100-51700-190-191-000000.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
Yes.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the City Manager's appointment of Mrs. Wallis Meshier as the City of Killeen’s Executive Director of Development Services.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
• City Manager
• City Attorney’s Office
• Finance
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
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